Upper LP: Region Two

Pyle, Deanna (DeAnna Talcott)

July 7, 1951 -

Place of Birth: Lincoln, MI

Place of Principle Residence: Lansing, MI

Biography:
Deanna Pyle was born to Mildred and Arthur Talcott in Lincoln, NE. She graduated with a BA in Speech and Drama from the University of Nebraska in 1773. Throughout her life Pyle has worked as a teacher, sportswriter, realtor, and now as an author for Silhouette Books. In addition, she has written for Silhouette, Kensington, and New Concepts. Her work has received several awards, including the National Readers’ Choice Awards. She lives in Michigan with her husband, Robert, and her three children: James, Richard, and Afton.

Selected Works:

Her Last Chance (2002)

The Triplet’s Wedding Wish (1999)

Swept Away (1996)

Awards:

2005 Inducted into Norris High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame

2002 Finalist for Booksellers Best Award

2002 Finalist for National Readers’ Choice Award for Best Traditional Romance

Romantic Times Top Pick

Nominee for Romantic Times Best Traditional Romance

WISRWA Readers’ Choice Award for Best Traditional Romance

National Readers’ Choice Award for Best Traditional Romance

Critical Reception:
Pyle has been recognized for her achievements as a writer, winning several awards and being inducted into the Norris High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

Relevance of Place to Author’s Work:
Pyle lives in Michigan, where she works full-time as a writer.